Sheds of Hahndorf using Vintage Journal Collection

Hello Bloggers

I have always been a City girl. When I moved to Hahndorf in 2009, I was in awe of the old buildings here (old for AU).  The heritage houses on the Main St have been registered as Heritage & have lots written about them.

What caught my attention were the old sheds, outbuildings & 'dunnies' that had been ignored. The one shed that sparked my interest is one that I walked past almost every day - the sheds next to Pioneer Park in the yard of Haebich's Old Smithy from 1839.

My camera has caught many of them since 2010;  my idea to create a book started in the classroom of the original Charlotte's web - so I dedicate this book to Charlotte - hope you see it.  I collected rusty nails pulled from old posts, bark from gum trees & seed pods & finally decided I had the right papers for it in the Vintage Journal Collection.

This is my book:

Cover

the book has a double cover - this is the inner cover & right spine

book open showing inside of front cover  on the left, all pages attached to second spine, inside the other spine from pic  #1 & inside second cover

the original school from 1854 & a german wagon in front of the old mill - both these pages open out

each section of the pages has many pages which fold in

this is a pic of Haebich's old smithy on the left & the shed which inspired me on the right - they also open out to show more

a classic dunny facing away from the cottage - this is behind No.90 The White House

another dunny & also old shed with ladder to get into the top

Hahndorf also has old barnhouses - this is the 'best' - man & animals were housed under one roof until time & money were available to build a house

must also add some fab garages

No 7 Pine Ave was built for one of the 1st surgeons in Hahndorf - it is currently for sale but needs lots of restoration.  I was intrigued by the sheds in the back of it

this is the original stone stables at 7 Pine Ave

inside of second cover

top view of book

pic of pages

These are only some of the pics that I took - the slide video shows them all

https://youtu.be/_xrbW5hUJr8

The style of the book is loosely based on a video from Xannero1 called Ladies Diary Journal Workbook - thanks Annie - had to modify your method a little since I needed lot of pages.

Hope you enjoy my book - I had a lot of fun making it.

Bye for now

Meg

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Vintage Journal Collection

Design Team Update

Hello Bloggers

Please join me in welcoming these 3 Ladies to the Design Team - 

 2 are from AU & 1 from GB

Packs have been sent out with the Spring Pastels papers along with a collection of ribbons, lace, flowers & other goodies so their skills are going to be challenged.

Barbara Lindsey from Victoria

   balindsey@createwithbarb.com.au
   balindsey.com

Karen McLaughlin from NSW

   ksek@aapt.net.au
   karenskraftcorners.blogspot.com.au

Debbie Hawke-Wareham from Hampshire, GB

   hawkewareham@gmail.com

   www.unique4u.uk

Bye for now

Meg

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Paris Dreaming Layout

Hello there, and welcome to the Meg's Garden Blog!

Thanks for dropping by and joining me today as I share a layout I have created, using the Vintage Journal papers and the Vintage Ladies Ephemera papers. 

 "PARIS DREAMING"

I have always loved Paris - it's the home of couture fashion, mesmerising perfumes, exquisite cuisine, and wonderful, eye-opening art and culture. What's not to love? So when I found these photos online (I cannot take credit for them - they are not mine), I couldn't help but use them as the focus for a layout to represent the richness and beauty of Paris. 

I have layered the paper strip, lace and ribbon to create a focal strip on the page, and highlighted it with a row of rhinestones. The strip of paper has been decorated with a wide border punch. 

How gorgeous are these tassels? If I had things my way, I think I would use them on everything - and yes, they come in different colours and sizes. 

Have you tried the velvet flowers yet? Oh my, they are so rich and divine, and come in so many beautiful colours. I think I may have to stop myself from hoarding these - they are just so beautiful. But if you are not a fan of velvet flowers, that's alright, as Meg has paper flowers available too, and they are just as gorgeous. 

I have finished my layout with gold coated chipboard, and a butterfly cut from the Vintage Ladies Ephemera papers. All in all, I am thrilled with this layout and the rich beauty of the page. When I dream of Paris, this is exactly what I want to imagine.   

I hope you have enjoyed this project, and I look forward to my next opportunity to share with you. 

And don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook to stay up to date with all the latest releases and happenings at Meg's Garden. 

Happy Scrapping,

Jules. xxx

Blue Butterfly Mini Album

Hello everyone, and welcome to Meg's Garden blog. I am so glad you could drop by for a visit. Today, I am sharing a quick and cute mini album, created with the Watercolour in Blues A4 papers. This is my go-to album - it is quick to create, simple to decorate, and very versatile.  

Here is a close-up of the cover. It has a band that slides on and off, which keeps the album closed when not in use. I have added thin white lace to both the top and bottom edges of the album for extra texture. And I have finished the paper edges with a pop of bright blue ink. 

This close-up of the band shows how I have layered items to create a focal point in the centre. I have die cut paper doilies in two sizes, added blue ink and glitter, added a die cut butterfly, roses, leaves, and a cut out butterfly from the Watercolours In Blue Cut And Create papers. I have finished with a pink rose bud for a little colour contrast. The band itself has been created with cardstock and a paper lace strip. 

Slide off the band, and the album can be opened.

Here is the view of the album when it is first opened. I have allowed two pages for photos, and added a mini-envelope to add mementos or extra photos. 

Isn't this just the cutest little pocket? Because this album folds up so snugly, embellishments within must be kept flat. A mini album allows you to add extra items without too much bulk.

This is the album fully opened. There is a total of 5 spaces for photos, and four pages for adding extra details and/or journalling. 

Maybe add a few details of your favourite things that happened the day the photographs were taken? 

Or maybe write a little message to the receiver of the album? Your options are limitless. 

Thank-you for joining me today. It has been a pleasure to be able to share my creation with you. If you have any questions in regards to this album, please don't hesitate to ask. 

I am always happy to help.  

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Meg's Garden.

I look forward to seeing you next time!

Cheers and happy crafting, 

JULIANNE. xxx 

LIVE YOUR DREAMS ~ WATERCOLOUR IN BLUES

Hello Mary back again and again I got distracted by pretty, so once again the masculine tags have been put on hold , just for now.
Love this Watercolour in Blues Range , it is so versatile and perfect for documenting my Grand Daughters Dance photos.

Live Your Dreams

I have used the Watercolour in Blues 02 Pattern Paper and fussy cut the butterflies from the Cut and Create in the range.

Treasure the Moment is also from the Cut and Create sheet , I added a strip of white lace diagonally and in the same lace made a bow and placed on top and then placed the strip of pearls .

Lombart Paris is from the cut and create sheet

The flower I fussy cut from the Cut and Create sheet and have it falling from the page.  I have used a stencil and texture paste and added some mauve shading ,stamping ,  music notes washi tape . Behind my photo I added a punched border from cardstock and some tissue paper ,otherwise all other embellishments can be found in Megs shop.
Until Next time
Happy Creating
Mary

Shadow Box, Card and Tag by Brenda Caldow

Hello Brenda here with you today and I would like to welcome you to the Megs Garden Blog and my latest post using the Vintage Journal A4 patterned papers.

This time I have created a shadow box, card and tag. As most of you have worked out by now I love to fussy cut and Megs patterned papers are always great for this, I love working with them.

My first to show you is the Shadow box.

The beautiful white rose, butterflies and verse have all been fussy cut from the patterned papers. The larger flower in the corner is a beautiful white Rue and they come in pkts of 5. The other flowers are ones that you will see on a lot of my work, I love them, they are the Green Tara pkts of 11 flowers in varying sizes. The ones on my shadow boy I chose to use the black and white packet.  

Next is my Card

For the patterned paper I distressed the edge and then used lightly some black ink on the edge. My Happy Birthday is a die and the car and gentleman have been fussy cut from the papers. 

Now for my tag still using the same papers.

 On the background patterned paper I used a Tim Holtz Stencil - Stripes with a little Distress Ink - Forest Moss mixed in it. My bottom is a Wooden Flourish Fancy Boarder which I have coloured with a Copic - Moss. 

Again my fussy cutting with the verse, butterfly and beautiful pink rose. There is so much you can create when fussy cutting from these papers. Both on the card and tag I have raised the flower, car, gentleman and butterfly with dimensions.

  

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my post and that I have inspired you in some way to get creative with these stunning products and papers. Maybe you could create some similar for Christmas which is just around the corner. There are some wonderful Christmas papers at the Megs Garden store that would be awesome to fussy cut with just the same as you can do with these ones. These Vintage Journal papers would make some wonderful gifts also just like I have made. 

Happy Crafting xxx

Spring Pastels

Hello Bloggers

Spring has finally arrived - the wild weather fronts we had have gone.

The roses are starting to bloom & annuals are now available

In celebration of this we have a NEW COLLECTION that I know you will love.

Lavender, Green, Apricot, Blue, Pink in all shades

Butterflies, Flowers, Words, Laces, Flourishes & more...

Ephemera in all the shades to embellish...

Tags, Tickets, Frames, Posies, Vintage Ladies, Birds, Butterflies...

Available Printed A4 or Digital Download - 8.3x11", 300dpi, JPG.

Ready to be converted into the prettiest projects for Christmas!

Perfect for ALL Papercraft ART - cards, scrapbook, mini albums

For More Info  What's New

I must have these digital papers

I must have these printed papers

Attention Aussie Paper Artists - join the Design Team & you can start 

playing with these papers - email for details

Bye for now

Meg

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